A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1293334 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1293467 epoch_slot_no: 19067 block_no: 1293273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1385 time: 2018-07-20 07:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8baa21dddcfc40178c2dcee8fd4a76a77330e7c78a6a9464d58e38fba037bc1Block Operator
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